atiq's food acidulants

Acidulant= Acid that added intentionally in food.
General functions:
¨ pH control agents
¨ preservatives
¨ chelating agents/ antioxidant synergists
¨ flavour adjuncts
¨ control of gelation and coagulation
Food acid
1)Inorganic:
- phosphoric acid
- hydrochloric acid
- sulfuric acid
2)Organic:
- Carboxylic acids- monocarboxylic acids- Acetic acid
- Phenolic acids- Benzoic acid
- Fatty acids- Sorbic acid
- Lactones- Ascorbic acid
- Amino acids.